Customer Reviews

Speedo Men's 1" Solar Bikini Bathing Suit

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3 star:		(5)
2 star:		(1)
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Speedo makes great swimming suits and this 1" model (the one inch being the measurement of the material at the side of the hip), is designed for friction-free swimming. It is very "brief", and covers only the essentials. Please men, if you have a roll of fat or a huge rear end, this is not the suit for you!

Relatively inexpensive at around 20 bucks, this suit has just one drawback - it will fade in color and get thinner as it is exposed to chlorinated water. To make it last longer, always rinse the suit out in cold water after swimming, this will slow the wearing of the suit. There are other suits that are of heavier construction that will not thin as much as this Speedo, but with the heavier construction comes more bulk and more friction - so choose your enemy (bulk and longer-lasting, or a faster more comfortable suit but wears out quicker). Most of my suits last about a year, and I swim about 3-4 times a week.

I do recommend Speedo suits and most Speedo products for they are made for both the recreational lap-swimmer and the competitive swimmer. When you jump in the pool with one of these babies on, the rest of the swimmers know you are there for business and not a casual dip!

Jim "Konedog" Koenig

I swim 3-5 miles a week and I have been wearing this suit for 3 years. Excellent fit with great support. The higher leg cut allows more movement without bunching up. Like all swimwear, I do have to replace it after 4-5 months of continuous wear because color fades and material thins. But that is expected with the amount of chlorine exposure. One way I have found to prolong its life is to soak it in ice water for a few hours after use.

Some reviews have stated that the sizing is on the small side. I believe the sizing is intended to be slightly smaller than regular clothes. Because the material will stretch a bit after a couple of uses, if one gets a size larger (which I did once by accident), then the streamline fit is lost.

As for the color, as a serious swimmer, I personally prefer the darker shades (black or navy). I assume that I already get plenty of attention with the 1" cut that I do not want to draw even more attention with a bright red or yellow suit. But if that is your intent, go for the light colors.

Bottom line: great fitting suit that is perfect for workouts and highlights a swimmer's body

I have several of these bikinis and have never had a problem with them. Recently picked up the new white version and even though it is fully lined (front & back) it is completely see through when wet. Maybe not a bad thing?

I'm really not one to order swimsuits online. I prefer to look at and try on my suits first, as they are all sized differently in their various styles. This year, however, my swimsuits style of choice, the speedo, has been very hard to find. I've had this style of suit before, so I felt safe ordering it online. When I got the suit, I realized just how small the style of suit actually was. The cut is fine, the fabric just right, but this suit isn't for the squeamish or shy. The 1" measurement is for the hip measurement, and it realy is only 1" wide there. The suit has a full back, but due to the small cut of the suit in general, it seems smaller. The front is fully lined, and both front and back have seams down the middle. Really, only confident, fit guys should have this suit, as any physical flaws will be magnified by a suit of this type. If you have low body fat, good self-confidence, and want a good tan, go for it!

I got the white. Yes, it is completely see through while wet, but feels weird since it's double ply, all around. That makes it feel a little bulky, as if it was a heavy Poly. But that also means it will last a lot longer, and a snag or hole will not ruin the suit.

If you want to show everything, this is the one for you. I got my normal waist size (36) and it fits as expected.

I own three, a black, a navy, and a gold. Now, I do have a couple of others from another manufacturer which are extremely sexy (at least to the women I've met) but I wouldn't recommend swimming in them.

Now, Speedo with their 1" bikini (Solar) style is perfect. It fits, looks good, stays on in the water, and I get compliments on my tan line. The gold shows the outline of all that is man so I don't wear it around kids. But the dark ones are perfect for the public pools and beaches so I usually get those. I am planning to buy a white one for the tan I'll get later this year. :)

Speedo is my favorite. I order one size smaller because it stretches after a few wears but seems to stop at the right size.

This suit fits perfectly. It is brief-flatteringly so, and to allow freedom of movement-without being tacky. Very comfortable...I ordered a second one.

it is impossible to top the review from rebecca who bought this for her husband to wear in the bedroom, so i will just say that i swim 14 km weekly and the usual lycra-poly suit (including Speedo's 'endurance') lasts 2 months for me. now after 2 months using the 1" solar, it shows essentially no signs of wear and has not lost its shape. it is does not, unfortunately, make me swim any faster. but the comfort, quality, and good looks make my daily swim more pleasant. i agree with the review that suggested 1 size down from actual, i.e. if you are 34" waist, choose the 32" solar, but this is only a suit for fit and athletic men.

The picture doesn't show you much. It looks different on real people. It's also easier to see in other colors. This suit has a center seam in front and back, which is something I don't like. The picture also doesn't show that there is somewhat of a V shape in the middle of the front, which I think doesn't look right. For some reason, Speedo phased out their old 1 inch bikinis some years ago and replaced them with these Solars, which I think are inferior. The old ones did not have center seams. I think this cut is only popular because it is the only 1 inch men's bikini suit that is readily available in this country, and from the best known brand, to boot. It's a shame that Speedo killed off the old ones, and a shame that Tyr killed off their great 1 inch suits as well. However, you can buy suits that look much better than these Solars that are made by Arena. Someone in Singapore called Accentix on that auction site that begins wih an "e" sells them. The only problem with the Arenas is that their pouch is a little bit too narrow, but really not that much. They come in some great colors too. They are about the same price as the Solars, and are even cheaper if you include shipping, even from Singapore. They are well worth hunting down.

I have been wearing the solar speedo for years. It fits perfectly with the center and rear seam. As a fitness trainer, I have my corporate logo put on them as well. Having a built body, with a suit designed for a man who should be wearing a speedo only helps to boost my business. I would recommend this Speedo to any man who wants comfort on the beach, or competitive swimming in a pool. The look is great, the look is confidence. START WEARING THEM!